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Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Rings
The 6 C’s You Must-Know from Michelle Demaree If you are one of the 2.3 million couples getting engaged this year, you are sure to set yourself apart by being in-the-know. Most websites will tell you about the 4 C’s of diamonds, but there are 2 more C’s that must be...
5 Tips For A Dream Vow Renewal by Susan Breslow
The New Romantics…Your Parents? Move over, millennials. Romance isn't just about young love but the joy of saying “I’d do it all over again with you.”If your folks have an anniversary coming up, renewing their wedding vows could be the best gift of all. To nudge them...
Dream Wedding Inspiration at Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky
Who doesn't dream of being royalty? Turns out dreams can come true when you get married at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky. This beautiful photoshoot showcases a fairy tale wedding for any bride who has always dreamed of having the crown. There is no...
Alys Beach Engagement Session
We are always looking for good ways to celebrate an engagement, and this couple will inspire anyone. After the proposal in early October, an engagement session at Alys Beach in Florida was the perfect way to start this new chapter in their lives. The couple wandered...
Heidi Elnora’s Build-A-Bride Collection Showcased in Huntsville, AL
Every bride has dreamed of their perfect dress, and that is just what Heidi Elnora Build-A-Bride Collection sets out to give you. Taking basic silhouettes, brides can add overlays, belts, and more to create a custom dress that best fits their big day. This gorgeous...
Wedding Fashion with Gown Designer, VENE AI
Planned and designed by Leona Morelock, we are so excited to share this wedding fashion editorial with gown designer, Vene AI. Classic gowns with modern flourishes that are the perfect choice for brides who want more than a cookie cutter dress. The beautiful contrast...
Beautiful Rainy Wedding Day
Most brides pray for sunshine on their wedding day, but this elegant photo shoot of a beautiful rainy wedding day at The Historic Virginia House in Richmond, Virginia proves that you can make any weather conditions seem like the perfect weather conditions. The dreary,...
NOW ACCEPTING STYLED SHOOT SUBMISSIONS FOR 2019
UPDATE: Due to overwhelming response we have updated our Styled Shoot information. Please follow this link to get the latest on how to submit a Styled Shoot with Southern Bride. Bring on the styled shoots! We are accepting new styled shoot submissions for our upcoming...
Bridesmaid Slumber Party
Get inspired by the bright purple mini donuts and the confetti pillow fight that come with this dazzlingly styled bridesmaid slumber party. With a gorgeous soft, fluffy bed decked out with white lights, a bar cart filled with bright cotton candy, donut holes, and...
Unforgettable Wedding Dress
This unforgettable wedding dress from Naama & Anat is the perfect choice for a trend setting bride. A flowing tulle skirt adds a classic touch to a show-stopping bodice. The lace covered top flatters with a scalloped edge tracing down the neckline. The lace...
Former Miss America Hosts Surprise Engagement Party
Former Miss. America's surprise engagement party gave her sister an unforgettable day. Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014, invited her sister, Meena, to an event at the Rainbow Room in the one and only New York City. When an extra ticket happened to appear, Meena got to...
Chic Garden Wedding Inspiration
If you're indecisive about what your wedding colors should be, go monochromatic in shades of white and soft grey. Of course some people may think a wedding without pops of color is boring, but we much prefer the terms timeless and elegant. By surrounding yourself in...
3 Tips For Choosing Bridal Hair Accessories
We love a floral bridal headpiece as much as the next bride. We can’t help ourselves, we live and breathe all things delicate and beautiful, and often find floral elements can add the perfect detail to a bridal look. A headpiece and veil are a simple accessories,...
Elegance and Exceptional Culinary Experiences at B&B Butchers
The saying “Everything is bigger in Texas” is true and one thing is for certain. . .you better bring a big appetite when you visit B&B Butchers. Whether in Houston or the fabulous new location in Fort Worth, a true delicatessen experience awaits. Old fashioned...
A Parisian Engagement Session To Die For
Kristen and Caleb's to die for Parisian engagement session has a story behind it that is honestly as amazing as the beautiful pictures. See below for all the pretty pictures and the details Kristen shared with Southern Bride. Our engagement session in Paris was a bit...
An Angelic Gown by Leanne Marshall
Leanne Marshall’s angelic gown is the perfect kind of simple. A plunging neckline and open back give a splash of sexiness to an absolutely angelic dress. The flowing gown flatters with ever so slight ruching at the top. A simple hairpiece and long necklace is just one...
Oklahoma Waterfall Engagement Session
What a spectacular waterfall engagement session at Oklahoma's Turner Falls! Jessi and Caleb told their photographer, Loretta Lewis, that they wanted something unique for their engagement pictures, and we think they nailed it. We also have to mention their incredibly...
The New Sandals Resorts – Luxury Included, All-Inclusive
Get Acquainted Sandals Resorts had its debut in 1981 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Sandals is known as a resort for Honeymooners, Destination Weddings and Couples Fun. The first time I visited a Sandals Resort was in the early 2000’s and at that time it seemed to be 20-30...
Kentucky Spring Wedding Inspiration
This gorgeous Kentucky spring wedding inspiration was shot at the historic Mustard Seed Hill in Millersburg, Kentucky. All the shades of blue and bright bold yellows have us dreaming of spring on this dreary January day. From the harp to the swinging cake table, this...
6 Honest Makeup Tips For a Bride Over 30
A collection of day saving beauty tips from makeup artist, Amanda Cocanougher Williamson of Little Rosie & Co. We all like YouTube, right? Makeup tutorials are a must in my down time. Before I got married I had to have watched over 20 bridal makeup tutorials....
Relaxed Yet Refined Southern Wedding Inspiration
An abundance of timeless greenery and elegant blooms adorned the inside of this beautifully restored estate setting the tone for a relaxed yet refined southern wedding inspiration. Following the vows, the newlyweds went on a romantic stroll with views of the resting...
4 Things You Should Get Insured Before Your Wedding
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Don’t fall into the trap of ‘it won’t happen to me’ because there are certainly some horror stories for brides-to-be. When you have a large group of people celebrating with alcohol, there’s always the...
Magical Forest Wedding Inspiration
The forest becomes a magical place for this elegant wedding inspiration shoot. Surrounded by the lush greenery, all the fine details remind us of a fairytale. Candelabras set the mood with pops of sky blue integrated with beautiful vintage china and antique furniture....
Exclusive Look at Scotty McCreery’s Mountain Wedding Part 3 : The Honeymoon
Welcome to our exclusive look at our cover groom, Scotty McCreery's beautiful mountain wedding. This week, we've dived in to all the wedding details and events that you won't find anywhere else. In our third and final installment, we're taking you into their luxury...
Exclusive Look at Scotty McCreery’s Mountain Wedding Part 2 : The Wedding Weekend
Welcome to part 2 of our exclusive look at our cover groom, Scotty McCreery's beautiful mountain wedding. Yesterday, we looked at Scotty's sweet proposal to his bride, Gabi and today we're going to dive into the details of their wedding weekend with stories and...
Exclusive Look at Scotty McCreery’s Mountain Wedding Part 1 : The Proposal
Welcome to our exclusive look at SB's cover groom, Scotty McCreery's beautiful mountain wedding. We'll be diving in to all the wedding details and events that you won't find anywhere else. First up, we're looking at Scotty's romantic mountain proposal to his beautiful...
New Year’s Eve Wedding Glam!
What is a more romantic way to start a life with someone than sealing it with a New Year's kiss? We are obsessed with this vintage glitz and glam NYE styled shoot. Here to inspire the NYE wedding look, this photoshoot was taken at The Westbury House in Columbia,...
Equestrian Inspired Bride
Feeling stuck on what to do for your bridal portraits? A fun way to switch up those traditional bridal portraits is by incorporating aspects of one of your favorite hobbies or an activity that is special to you and your man into the photoshoot. The best part is that...
Tips & Tricks from Health & Fitness Expert, LadyBoss
Health & Fitness expert and founder of LadyBoss, Kaelin Poulin dishes on her "3 day" wedding planning style and gives us tips and tricks on how to lose weight and be fit for your wedding day. What was one of your favorite aspects of your wedding that you put a lot...
Intimate Charleston Wedding Inspiration
Creating the perfect canvas for this intimate Charleston wedding inspiration, this circa 1856 building was dressed to impress with romantic draping, luxurious crystal chandeliers and designer details. Soft blush hues and bold royal blue provided an out-of-the-box pop...
Home for the Holidays Engagement Inspo
Coming home for the holidays is one of the purest feelings this time of year. Jane and Travis wanted to capture this joy in their engagement photoshoot and boy, did they! Using the Summersour Studios in Atlanta, Georgia and Winter's Farm in Fayetteville, Arkansas,...
Swiss Dot Wedding Gown by Olia Zavozina
Olia Zavozina's lacy Swiss dot trumpet wedding gown is one part vintage romance and one part modern glam. The plunging white mesh on the front and sides add a little sexiness to the gown without being overt about it while the ornate lace bottom keeps the dress from...
A Classic Barn Wedding With Modern Trends
Put together by a talented Nashville based vendor dream team, this inspiration takes the (oh so popular) barn wedding look and mixes in modern chic trends that we're seeing all over Pinterest and the gram. Trendy guest favorites such as food trucks and coffee bars...
Best Hot Chocolate Recipe Ever
We have discovered the best hot chocolate recipe ever. Brought to us by British transplant, Chef Roger Watson, this recipe has warmed the tummies and hearts of many Londoner's over the years, and now you can serve it at your own holiday soirée. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS | 3...
Charming Rustic Wedding Inspiration
The Bridle Oaks Barn in Deland, Florida is such a beautiful backdrop for the rustic wedding inspiration. The wooden altar with a vintage chandelier is truly the centerpiece of the entire photoshoot and really sets the mood for the effortless outdoorsy theme. To really...
Two Piece Lace Romper by Randi Rahm
The thought of having a tropical beach wedding is an absolute dream for many brides-to-be, but with that dream location comes some limitations on what you can wear due to the heat. Less is more when it comes to a beach wedding, and Randi Rahm's two piece lace romper...
